16159. (stereoview) Miss. Helen Bates, Daughter of Lighthouse Keeper, Boston Lighthouse c.1878 by E.R. Hills Photographer.
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16159. (stereoview) Miss. Helen Bates, Daughter of Lighthouse Keeper, Boston Lighthouse c.1878 by E.R. Hills Photographer.
16159. (stereoview) Miss. Helen Bates, Daughter of Lighthouse Keeper, Boston Lighthouse c.1878 by E.R. Hills Photographer. Charming early stereoview features the young daughter of Keeper Thomas Bates at Boston Light Station. Keeper Thomas Bates Jr. took over the station in July 1864 and remained until his death in April 1893. Helen was born in 1873, dating this view to about 1878. The light station was the scene of many happy gatherings during the Bates era. Frequent singalongs took place, with the accompaniment of assistant keeper Edward Gorham on accordion. The station eventually warranted three keepers and their families. It must have been a busy spot with the three familys on the small island and surely young Helen enjoyed a wonderful childhood there. Only very light foxing, a few light stains. From extremely rare Boston Lighthouse series by photographer E.R. Hills. (VG+). $145.